Posts in Sport Psychology

Sports psychology is a combination of several disciplines within psychology and sports science. Aspiring graduates can take various pathways in their education as well as in their career. Employment opportunities in sports psychology may involve counseling/therapy, teaching, coaching, research, and others. While a bachelor s degree in sports psychology (or a double major in psychology and a sports-related subject) may open some employment opportunities…

Sports psychology is a fairly new branch of psychology. Sports psychologists work with athletes struggling to overcome psychological barriers that hinder athletic performance. This is a great career for sports enthusiasts interested in helping athletes reach their full potential. Job Description Sports psychologists work in the following capacities: Academic Jobs: Sports psychologists employed at academic institutions teach and conduct research. Applied…

The Journal of Sport Psychology in Action (JSPA) provides psychology practitioners involved in the sport industry with sound information that is immediately applicable to their work. The journal also provides sport psychologists with useful and sensible informed guidance that will make a difference in the way they practice. The scope of JSPA is any information that assists sport psychology practitioners to better understand, assess, and intervene…

Mouthguards Can protect your mouth, teeth, and tongue: You should wear a mouthguard if you play a contact sport or other sport where head injury is a risk, such as football, basketball, hockey, volleyball, martial arts, boxing, or wrestling. Mouthguards can be fitted for your mouth by a dentist or purchased at sports stores. If you wear a retainer, always take it out before you start to exercise, practice, or play. Wrist, knee, and elbow guards are…

Licensed Psychologist & Certified Consultant - AASP Dr. Kensa Gunter is a licensed psychologist and a certified consultant in sport psychology. She received her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Sport & Exercise Psychology from Argosy University in Phoenix, Arizona and completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California, Davis Counseling & Psychological Services. Dr. Gunter…

The Master of Arts (MA) in Sport-Exercise Psychology program at Argosy University, Online is designed to educate and train you to function as a capable and ethical performance enhancement specialist. Whether you are seeking employment in a variety of settings, including private practice, athletic departments, coaching, exercise/health, and education, or pursuing a doctorate degree, this Argosy University, Online sport psychology program is designed…

You’ve probably heard about the famous ‘mind-games’ used by Sir Alex Ferguson to rattle Kevin Keegan in 1996, thus enabling Manchester United to steal the Premier League title away from Newcastle United. You’ve probably also heard about boxers psyching each other out before big fights. It’s also likely you’ve heard about athletes ‘bottling it’ in major competitions. Clearly, the psychological state of an athlete can have a major impact on their performance…